Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush

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Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as vital to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Jefferson City parents we meet at Jefferson City Dental Care hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth…

Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

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In today’s family dentistry post, let’s consider some details about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from…

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth

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Here at Jefferson City Dental Care, we’re committed to patient education. Today’s post highlights 10 things you may not know about dental health: Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your…

What Can Jefferson City Dental Care Do For You?

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Hello, and welcome to the Jefferson City dental health blog. My name is Dr. Justin Johnson and I want to tell you about Jefferson City Dental Care. We work hard to keep our patients satisfied. Our most popular services are: dental implants porcelain veneers prepless veneers dental crowns teeth whitening We serve residents in the…

Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk

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Many health-conscious individuals in the Jefferson City area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites are more susceptible…

Sore Tooth? Don’t Wait!

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Patients who wait to have a sore tooth checked end up saying “I wish I had come sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth issues, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” And it seems like toothaches always get worse on Friday night. Don’t wait. The longer you wait, the…

Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)

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While substandard oral hygiene is the most frequent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or exacerbate the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums,…